Under the title He Knew., Michael Jackson's ex-wife, Lisa Marie Presley, took to her MySpace blog to record some very touching words.

She says:

"Years ago Michael and I were having a deep conversation about life in general.

I can't recall the exact subject matter but he may have been questioning me about the circumstances of my Fathers Death.

At some point he paused, he stared at me very intensely and he stated with an almost calm certainty, "I am afraid that I am going to end up like him, the way he did."

I promptly tried to deter him from the idea, at which point he just shrugged his shoulders and nodded almost matter of fact as if to let me know, he knew what he knew and that was kind of that.

14 years later I am sitting here watching on the news an ambulance leaves the driveway of his home, the big gates, the crowds outside the gates, the coverage, the crowds outside the hospital, the Cause of death and what may have led up to it and the memory of this conversation hit me, as did the unstoppable tears.

A predicted ending by him, by loved ones and by me, but what I didn't predict was how much it was going to hurt when it finally happened.

The person I failed to help is being transferred right now to the LA County Coroners office for his Autopsy.

All of my indifference and detachment that I worked so hard to achieve over the years has just gone into the bowels of hell and right now I am gutted.

I am going to say now what I have never said before because I want the truth out there for once.

Our relationship was not "a sham" as is being reported in the press. It was an unusual relationship yes, where two unusual people who did not live or know a "Normal life" found a connection, perhaps with some suspect timing on his part. Nonetheless, I do believe he loved me as much as he could love anyone and I loved him very much.

I wanted to "save him" I wanted to save him from the inevitable which is what has just happened.

His family and his loved ones also wanted to save him from this as well but didn't know how and this was 14 years ago. We all worried that this would be the outcome then.

At that time, In trying to save him, I almost lost myself.

He was an incredibly dynamic force and power that was not to be underestimated.

When he used it for something good, It was the best and when he used it for something bad, It was really, REALLY bad.

Mediocrity was not a concept that would even for a second enter Michael Jackson's being or actions.

I became very ill and emotionally/ spiritually exhausted in my quest to save him from certain self-destructive behavior and from the awful vampires and leeches he would always manage to magnetize around him.

I was in over my head while trying.

I had my children to care for, I had to make a decision.

The hardest decision I have ever had to make, which was to walk away and let his fate have him, even though I desperately loved him and tried to stop or reverse it somehow.

After the Divorce, I spent a few years obsessing about him and what I could have done different, in regret.

Then I spent some angry years at the whole situation.

At some point, I truly became Indifferent, until now.

As I sit here overwhelmed with sadness, reflection and confusion at what was my biggest failure to date, watching on the news almost play by play The exact Scenario I saw happen on August 16th, 1977 happening again right now with Michael (A sight I never wanted to see again) just as he predicted, I am truly, truly gutted.

Any ill experience or words I have felt towards him in the past has just died inside of me along with him.

He was an amazing person and I am lucky to have gotten as close to him as I did and to have had the many experiences and years that we had together.

I desperately hope that he can be relieved from his pain, pressure and turmoil now.

He deserves to be free from all of that and I hope he is in a better place or will be.

I also hope that anyone else who feels they have failed to help him can be set free because he hopefully finally is.

The World is in shock but somehow he knew exactly how his fate would be played out some day more than anyone else knew, and he was right.

She shouldn't blame herself. If he worried about it or 'knew' he should have fought harder to change it so he didn't end up like Elvis. I truly hope he is resting now and at peace, and I hope she finds some peace as well, as well as his family.

wow touching, I never thought it would end like this not this year or next or even the next ten years. I always thought he would live to be 70 or 80 yrs. ALL THE GREEDY PEOPLE AND COURT CASES CAN FINALLY DIE NOW. LET HIM REST IN PERFECT PEACE!

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I am very thankful for Lisa Marie for saying that. It is no surprise that Michael had a problem with prescription drugs during the first allegations between 1993-94. Him and Lisa became very close during that time, and Lisa tried to help him get through that time. People need to realize that Michael was human, and he lived under a microscope his whole life, and like many other humans he at one time turned to medications to eaze his physical and emotional pain. This was a problem that Michael had acknowledged in the past, he also wrote a song called "Morphine" where he somewhat touches on this issue. Michael's sudden and untimely passing could possibly be due to some of the past problems that he had, but whatever it is I am just devestated that he is gone. What do we do now? Who do we look to? I pray for his kids, and his family and I want to thank Lisa for this blog and clearing up one of the many rumors that consumed their relationship. They did love each other. Michael had alot of love for people, even for those who bashed his name throughout the years.

I'm really glad Lisa Marie finally cleared up once and for all what she has said all along, that their marriage was not faked. She also defended Michael against the allegations, even when she was angry at him. She's been very brave from the very beginning and I'm so sad she had to go through all of this again. RIP, MJ. One thing that's sure about Michael, he may not have had friends that genuinely cared about him, but he found two ex-wives that truly loved him for him and for that he was a blessed man.

Sincere, beautiful, truthful words about the REAL Michael…Thank you Lisa-Marie for sharing this…Isn't it amazing, the world reaction EVERYONE is feeling right now…Hasn't been this type of emotion about a death since Lady Diana.

Very touching and it is very common that we, women, are always trying to "save" or "fix" or "change" our men. I perfectly understand her feelings at this time. I am sure she was in love with MJ because that is exactly what we, women, do when we love a man. Unfortunately most of the time men do not change…

much will be revealed about michael jackson's tragic struggles. lisa marie's words were kind as it was sad. condolences to all this family members and loved ones.

i am hoping perez will take this as a lesson and not be to quick to lash out cruelly because he believes being bitchy will get and keep readers. when people are struggling with addiction, they become utterly insecure. if they are of the new generation, they will log onto peak at what perez has to say. your words, perez, are often extremely unfair and hurtful. and people are affected deeply by this.

take some responsibility. you cannot have it both ways: 1) i'm so famous everyone reads my blog and i'm this huge multi-media machine; 2) i'm not responsible for hurt feelings or social change, my words cannot have that kind of impact.

you know darn well your words have huge impact so be careful. be careful what you say about people and know what you say influences thousands. maybe this is where you and MJ are the same, when you're thoughtful, you can do great things, when you're irresponsible, lots of harm comes about.

wow…that was really heartfelt…now all u fuckers tht talk shit can shut the fuck up now cuz hes dead let him rest in peace….and i think its ironic how all these ppl who talked shit about him are now sayin how much of a inspiration he was to them….haha

Lisa, what the fuck are you talking about.Your dad grew up loving what the laws forbid back in those days.Michael Jackson finally made it (worldwide) acceptible to love someone out of your own skincolor!Elvis never did a tune encouraging interracial love!Never!Stop comparing your dad to MJ!Your father never made it to the 70`s babies.MJ did.And if you trully loved him,then why did you break up with him????????

Wow, that is horrible. Very powerful words from someone who is a lot of pain right now. And BTW lay off Perez for what was originally posted at least he didn't put up the ambulance photo like ET did. That was tasteless and no matter what you think of Perez he calls them like he sees them right or wrong but at least he has some respect.

I loved reading this! It was so heartfelt and sincere. The two biggest deaths in our century, Elvis and Michael and she had relations with both. Pretty interesting on many levels. She was 9 years when her father passed away, Wow!

Wow, I had no idea MJ was on pills and like that. this is shocking that he said he'll die like Elvis. Reminds me so much of Marilyn. I thought he was different and would never become victim to them, partly because I knew he was so into a "pure, healthy" lifestyle. lisa marie has finally shed light on their relationship. i always wondered if it was for real or stunt, and now i know that it was for real, but they prbbly didn't marry for conventional reasons.

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Beautifully written.
Lisa Marie reinforces some of the things we already knew about Mj.
His talents were unmatchable, but his flaws and demons were even bigger.
From such a messed-up life came the greatest of entertainers.
So sad.

Why is everyone ragging on PH for doubting this story when it first came out~ given MJ's track record of lunacy, I would have doubted it too!!! I'm sorry that he's dead, it's a shame, but he had a long history of making up drama and shit so it's not so horrible that he doubted it at first!!! I hate people's hypocricy when people die all of a sudden it's like they were perfect. MJ was a very sick man physically & mentally for a very long time prior to yesterday!

Re: Haagen-Dazs – well too bad for them. I am pretty sure that other organizations will gladly accepted to feed poor children, to help disabeld kids, etc. there are millions of options. The main point here is that Perez is not trying to keep the money for himself. I love you Perez

Re: L.BOOSE BOO! – My god, by writing these kind of comments you are obviously showing that you are not better than Perez. I am sorry for you, your life must be so miserable that you are spending your precious time here, in Perez site, writing comments full of hate. Fix your life first

Even though I am deeply saddened by the passing of Farrah and Michael, I hadn't cried yet…until now. Lisa Marie's words are so touching - I especially love these words,
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"It was an unusual relationship yes, where two unusual people who did not live or know a "Normal life" found a connection…"
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What beautiful words from a beautiful human being. My thoughts are with Lisa Marie and all of Michael's family and friends.

Guias Local will miss Michael Jackson, comments are "Off the Wall" on the internet. Anyone who is hateful "Beat It". Give Michael Jackson the respect he deserves. For years to come Michael, we are going to "Rock With You". I guess it is "Human Nature" for us to be sad. "Say Say Say" all you want Michael's music will be around for a hundred years. Michael we heard you "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin" with a comeback. This is a chapter in a movie"Thriller" of a "Smooth Criminal" that stole our heart with great music, made by a music legend a "Man in the Mirror". Michael Jackson, we will miss you. Much love R.I.P.

wow, that was so heartfelt, i almost started cying at the end. i was one of the people who thought that their marrige was so strange(but i never thought it was a sham) sweet that she still felt somekind of something for him, even if she didnt love him the same way.
my deepest condolances to his whole(entire ) family, bis kids, his parents, siblings evryone, he was truly the greatest entertainer

Nicely written… I know there's going to be a lot of M.J. Slammings from people who "dont, havent or will" vibe or like him. But really… set aside your negative side and let the Family and Fans mourn his demise without having to hear, confront or endure it by you individuals. Ive always enjoyed his "music and contributions he helped support and donate towards"… but then left his personal side alone. I took what results from his creativity and thoughts… his "MUSIC!" God Bless him, his children and Family, Friends and Fans! RIP: Farrah Fawcett, Ed Machman, and Michael Jackson!

this is so achingly honest and raw.
i feel almost embarrassed to read it.
we can pretend like we knew this man, but here is someone who did.
and her words are more powerful for it.
i hope along with MJ, that those around him who felt helpless to help him
can find peace.

Thank you Lisa Marie for being honest and for giving us something rarely heard from in the world of celebrity: Honesty and real heartfelt statements not written by a publicist. I am a big fan of MJ's music and your words help me process his untimely death. Thank you and God Bless.

This is heartbreaking! Why do women always think they need to "save" certain men from themselves? It cannot be done….especially when they don't truly want to change and that appears to be the case in this relationship. Ah, who knows what really went on, right? It's just sad to read LM's sorrowful words and blame herself in this. As I write, we still don't know what exactly caused his death so why is she blaming herself? Soon we will all find out. RIP MJ!

Wow. I hope she knows she did not fail…this was not HER failure. She did what she could do being who she is. He made these decisions, not her. Truly heartfelt and personal and I commend her for being so honest and true. Blessings.

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